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  2. Cervical mucus plug - Wikipedia

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    The cervical mucus plug (CMP) acts as a protective barrier by deterring the passage of bacteria into the uterus, and contains a variety of antimicrobial agents, including immunoglobulins, and similar antimicrobial peptides to those found in nasal mucus.The CMP inhibits the migration of vaginal bacteria towards the uterus, protecting against ...

  3. Cervical dilation - Wikipedia

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    During dilation, this plug is loosened. It may come out as one piece, or as thick mucus discharge from the vagina. When this occurs, it is an indication that the cervix is beginning to dilate, although not all women will notice this mucus plug being released. Bloody show is another indication that the cervix is dilating. Bloody show usually ...

  4. Nabothian cyst - Wikipedia

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    A nabothian cyst (or nabothian follicle) [1] is a mucus-filled cyst on the surface of the cervix. They are most often caused when stratified squamous epithelium of the ectocervix (portion nearest to the vagina) grows over the simple columnar epithelium of the endocervix (portion nearest to the uterus). This tissue growth can block the cervical ...

  5. Here's When You Need To See Your Doctor About Pain In Or ...

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    Vulvovaginal atrophy is thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls that can happen when your body produces less estrogen, most commonly after menopause (usually in women 50 or over ...

  6. Stenosis of uterine cervix - Wikipedia

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    Cervical stenosis may be present from birth or may be caused by other factors: Surgical procedures performed on the cervix such as colposcopy, cone biopsy, or a cryosurgery procedure [3] Trauma to the cervix [3] Repeated vaginal infections [3] Atrophy of the cervix after menopause [3] Cervical cancer [1] Radiation [1] Cervical nabothian cysts

  7. What is an 'incompetent cervix?' Why experts want women to ...

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    "Sometimes we'll have a suspicion based on the length of the cervix in an ultrasound, but most often it's diagnosed after a woman has a second trimester preterm birth or pregnancy loss."

  8. Bloody show - Wikipedia

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    Bloody show or show is the passage of a small amount of blood or blood-tinged mucus through the vagina near the end of pregnancy.It is caused by thinning and dilation of the cervix, leading to detachment of the cervical mucus plug that seals the cervix during pregnancy and tearing of small cervical blood vessels, [1] and is one of the signs that labor may be imminent. [2]

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    3. Nutritional Changes Are Key to Wellness During Perimenopause and Menopause. Yep, this isn’t like taking a Tylenol for a headache. A cluster of dietary upgrades, as well as mineral and vitamin ...